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Huawei officially unveiled the world's fastest quad-core smartphone at MWC, the Huawei Ascend D quad. The Ascend D quad comes with Huawei's K3V2 1.5GHz quad-core processor with a built-in 16 core graphics processor. It also comes with a 4.5-inch HD (720x1280) display with a 32-bit true color graphic processor and 330ppi pixel density, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 8MP BSI rear camera, 1.3MP front-facing camera, Dolby 5.1 surround, Audience earSmart voice technology, LTE, 1800mAh battery and 8.9mm...

As Samsung was preparing for its first big appearance at Mobile World Congress, Mashable was able to photograph this signage showing the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 on the first floor of the Fira Palace Hotel in Barcelona. At first glance the Galaxy Note 10.1 looks like the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) which was officially unveiled earlier but this one is equipped with an S-Pen.Update: According to Android Central, Samsung just unveiled an oversized version of the signage above at Plaça de Catalunya in Barcelona....

Pokemon Smash, an official Pokemon television program in Japan just unveiled the sequel to Pokemon Black and White. According to Pokemon US website the new sequel will be called Pokemon Black Version 2 and Pokemon White Version 2, the website also says that more details about the Pokemon Black and White 2 will be sent out throughout the year.The Pokemon Black and White Version 2 will be launched in Japan for Nintendo DS this June.Source: Pokemon via Joystiq nuffnang_bid = "e0759b0baab9ab692a5d3...

Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) after unveiling the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) over a week ago. The Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) comes with dual-core 1GHz processor, 10.1-inch WXGA (1280×800) PLS display, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, 1GB RAM, 16 or 32GB of internal storage, microSD card slot up to 32GB, 3MP rear-facing camera, VGA front-facing camera, full HD video playback and 720p HD video recording, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HSPA+ support, A-GPS, and 7000mAh battery.The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2...

Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Beam (GT-I8530), a projector smartphone that comes with an integrated projector capable of 15 lumens of brightness and can project HD image up to 50-inches wide. The Galaxy Beam also comes with a dual-core 1GHz processor, 4-inch WVGA (480x800) display, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, 6GB RAM 768MB RAM, 8GB of internal storage, MicroSD slot up to 32GB, 5MP and 1.3MP cameras, 720p HD video playback and recording, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi, GPS, and 2,000mAh battery.Update:...

Wrath of the Titans is an upcoming 2012 fantasy film and sequel to the 2010 film, Clash of the Titans. The film stars Sam Worthington, Ralph Fiennes, Liam Neeson, Danny Huston, Édgar Ramírez, Bill Nighy, Toby Kebbell and Rosamund Pike with Jonathan Liebesman directing a screenplay by Dan Mazeau & David Leslie Johnson. The film is scheduled for a March 30, 2012.Storyline:A decade after his heroic defeat of the monstrous Kraken, Perseus—the demigod son of Zeus—is attempting to live a quieter life...

Good news to all Cherry Mobile Magnum 2X users, Cherry Mobile just announced on their Facebook page that the Cherry Mobile Magnum 2X can now be upgraded to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. To upgrade just follow these steps after the jump.How to upgrade your Cherry Mobile Magnum 2X to Android 2.3 Gingerbread:Step 1Download the software update - Magnum2X_softwareupdate.zip (119MB)Step 2Extract the ZIP file.Step 3Follow the instructions on the Word File - magnum 2x software download manual revised.docStep...

Italian industrial designer Federico Ciccarese, announced on Google+ this iPhone 5 concept that he made after analyzing various iPhone 5 rumors. Ciccarese’s vision of the iPhone 5 predicts a slightly curved back that looks like Apple’s Magic Mouse and a MacBook like metallic silver back finish. More on Ciccarese’s iPhone 5 concept design after the jump.Would you like the iPhone 5 to look like this?Source: CiccareseDesign nuffnang_bid = "e0759b0baab9ab692a5d3081b3f06fe...

Chinese authorities in Wuhan just seized two warehouses that contains a total of 681 fake iPhone branded gas stoves, after police discovered that they are not real Apple products. According to MIC Gadget, the seize gas stoves comes with a compliance certification label “Apple China Limited”.Source: MIC Gadget nuffnang_bid = "e0759b0baab9ab692a5d3081b3f06fe...

Good news to all Asus Transfomer TF101 owners, Asus Global just announced on their Facebook page that the Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 is now upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The update is coming over-the-air (OTA) and have started rolling out yesterday."Dear valued ASUS fans,ASUS prides itself on delivering the best products to end-users, which means that we not only aim to deliver innovative products but also to continue improving the out of box experience throughout their life...

Cherry Mobile just announced their latest pricelist of phones for the month of February. If you are wondering about the price of these phones. Well, don't worry, the latest pricelist for Cherry Mobile phones can be viewed after the jump.Cherry Mobile latest pricelist of phones:Click to EnlargeFor complete specs of the following phone you have like, just visit Cherry Mobile's official website, http://www.cherrymobile.com.ph/.Source: Cherry Mobile nuffnang_bid = "e0759b0baab9ab692a5d3081b3f06fe...

Brave is an upcoming 3D computer-animated fantasy adventure film being produced by Pixar, making this their thirteenth feature film. Set in Scotland in a rugged and mythical time, "Brave" features Merida, an aspiring archer and impetuous daughter of royalty. Merida makes a reckless choice that unleashes unintended peril and forces her to spring into action to set things right. The film is scheduled for release on June 21, 2012.Source: YouTube nuffnang_bid = "e0759b0baab9ab692a5d3081b3f06fe...

Nokia Philippines just announced that the third and last of the Asha series called Asha 300 is now available here in the Philippines for Php4,980 only, making it in the middle of the Asha family, between the Asha 200 and the Asha 303 in terms of affordability.The Nokia Asha 300 is a dual-SIM, touch and type phone that comes with a single-core 1GHz processor, 2.4-inch QVGA (240x320) resistive display, 128MB RAM, 140MB of internal storage, microSD up to 32GB, HSDPA support, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP,...

American Reunion is an upcoming comedy film written and directed by Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg. It is the eighth installment in the American Pie film series and the fourth in the original series of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003). The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on April 6, 2012.Source: YouTube nuffnang_bid = "e0759b0baab9ab692a5d3081b3f06fe...

Smart Communications is now offering the Cherry Mobile Superion for just Php9,995, that's Php10,000 off from its original price of Php19,995. The tablet is now available online via Smart Online Store.The Cherry Mobile Superion was launched last year and it's the first tablet outed locally that can make calls and send SMS. If you want to buy your very own Cherry Mobile Superion just visit Smart Online Store.Cherry Mobile Superion Specifications:Android OS 2.2 (Froyo)Qualcomm 600 MHz processor7” WVGA...

Globe Telecom just announced its partnership with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) for giving free WiFi access to Metro Manila’s air passenger terminals, namely the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), NAIA Terminals 2 and 3, as well as the Manila Domestic Airport. According to Globe, the free WiFi will benefit millions of domestic and international air passengers, as it will enable them to work online, check emails or travel itineraries, and surf the net while waiting for...

Did you know that Google search field can double as a calculator? If not, watch the video below about Google Search features, tips and tricks. It's not surprising that, Google takes prides itself as an innovative company.Also Google Search has always brought us information from across the web. Now, search gets better by including photos, posts, and more from us and from our friends.Source: YouTube (1), (2) nuffnang_bid = "e0759b0baab9ab692a5d3081b3f06fe...

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2Samsung has officially announced two new Android smartphones, the Galaxy Ace 2 and Galaxy Mini 2 and are taking over Samsung’s Galaxy Ace and Galaxy Mini devices with an upgraded display, camera and processor. Both smartphones are also running Samsung's TouchWiz 4.0 on top of Android 2.3 Gingerbread.The Galaxy Ace 2 comes with a dual-core 800MHz processor, 3.8-inch WVGA (480x800) display, 768MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage, 5 megapixel rear camera with 720p video recording, VGA...

Updating your BlackBerry Playbook to OS 2.0 is easy and the update is available over the air (OTA), no need to connect your Playbook to your computer. To update just follow these three easy steps below.Step 1-Connect your Playbook to the internet via WiFi.Step 2-Once connected, a Software Update notification will appear on your status bar, then simply tap “Update” and follow the on-screen instructions to start downloading the Software Update.Step 3-Make sure you save all files because you need...

Research In Motion (RIM) just announced that the new BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 is now available as a free download for all BlackBerry PlayBook tablets starting today. BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 delivers an enhanced tablet experience and allows you to use the BlackBerry PlayBook in new ways throughout the day. The BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 new features include:•Integrated email client with a powerful unified inbox: With BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 you have the option to use a unified inbox that...

This video made by CNET, shows Samsung's history from its humble beginning of exporting groceries and dried fish, up to the present which we all knew about Samsung for making smartphones, tablets and TVs. But did you know it also owns amusement parks, construction firms, sugar refinement and even makes automated guard robots, tanks and ships. Watch the video below to find out all you could ever possibly want to know about this Korean tech giant.Source: CNET nuffnang_bid = "e0759b0baab9ab692a5d3...

VideoLAN Organization just released the version 2.0 of the popular open source VLC media player, codenamed "Twoflower" is a major release of the software that brings with it faster decoding on multi-core, GPU, and mobile hardware and the ability to open more formats, notably professional, HD and 10bits codecs. Also making its debut is support for Blu-ray playback (experimental for this time) and completely reworked Mac and Web interfaces. It also promises to fix several hundreds of bugs.VLC 2.0...

Mass Effect 3 is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Officially announced on December 11, 2010, the game is scheduled for a March 6, 2012 release and will mark the final chapter in the Mass Effect trilogy of video games, completing the story of Commander Shepard.Update: BioWare just released the full cinematic trailer of Mass Effect 3: Take Earth Back, a full extra minute in this version compared...

Sarah Geronimo a Filipino recording artist, actress, dancer and now a worldwide trending topic with over day being on top at Twitter, Facebook and Yahoo! Search. Even American Idol Star Stefano Langone asked "What is Sarah G Day? remained number 1 trending topic on twitter..don't have any idea about it??" and added "Filipino's you really have the power to trend anyone! Social Networking is really fun in the Philippines!"Update: (02/20/2012) Sarah G. Day is still Twitter's top trending topic in the...

LG just unveiled the 5-inch tablet smartphone hybrid with stylus input capability called Optimus Vu, a direct competitor to Samsung's Galaxy Note. The LG Optimus Vu was expected to be unveiled at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) but it appears that the Korean company simply just couldn't wait.The LG Optimus Vu comes with a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, Adreno 220 GPU, 5-inch XGA (1024 x 768) IPS display with a 4x3 aspect ratio, Android 2.3 Gingerbread (Upgradable to Ice...

Struck by Lightning is an upcoming coming-of-age comedy written by and starring Chris Colfer and directed by Brian Dannelly. The story is told in flashback from the perspective of Carson Phillips after he is struck and killed by lightning in the opening scene of the film. The flash backs then show how he blackmailed his fellow senior classmates of Clover High School into contributing to a literary magazine he's publishing. Sheryl Phillips is also searching for a way to reconnect with her son as...

Rovio just announced the fourth major release in the Angry Birds series and its biggest launch since the original game called Angry Birds Space, the company is also bringing in NASA and National Geographic as launch partners for the game.The game is said to feature some new physics to deal with like - zero gravity, slow-motion puzzles and "lightspeed" destruction. Rovio also confirmed that the game will feature some completely new birds alongside some familiar ones, now sporting new super powers.Rovio...

Microsoft just unveiled the new logo for its Windows 8 operating system, made by design agency Pentagram. The new logo started from a simple question asked by Paula Scher of Pentagram “your name is Windows. Why are you a flag?”, from that question eventually led to the development of a four-paned window with a great influence on Microsoft's Metro style design philosophy of being “Authentically Digital” and the new logo will also welcome you with a slight tilt and change color based on your desktop....

Didn't like the Facebook's new Timeline feature? Then here's how to remove it using Social Fixer for Facebook, a free browser extension that improves the Facebook site by eliminating annoyances and adding lots of great enhancements and functionality. Social Fixer method of eliminating Facebook Timeline won't bring back the old Facebook layout, but it will remove some of Timeline's annoyances, like the cover photo, friends box, check-in maps and two-column view.How to remove Facebook Timeline using...

From the creators of The Sims 3 series of best-selling mobile games, EA's The Sims FreePlay for Android that comes with a complete Sims experience is now available to download for free on Android Market. To download just visit Android Market at the source below.The Sims FreePlay Features:• Create up to 16 customized Sims from head to toe• Design dream homes or get fully-furnished houses for your Sims• Care for pets, grow gardens, even bake a cake• Give your Sims careers and earn Simoleons to improve...

Far Cry 3 is the upcoming sequel to the 2008 video game Far Cry 2. Far Cry 3 takes place on a tropical island found somewhere at the intersection of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The main goal of the game is to escape from the islands (as there will be more than one, mentioned by Dan Hay) and their crazed inhabitants. Far Cry 3 is scheduled to be released on September 6, 2012.Source: YouTube nuffnang_bid = "e0759b0baab9ab692a5d3081b3f06fe...

Western Digital is introducing here in the Philippines the Sentinel DX4000, a complete network storage solution designed specifically to meet the demands of today's small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs). Western Digital Sentinel DX4000 includes the Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials operating system software and the Intel D525 Dual Core Atom CPU. The WD Sentinel DX4000 is centralized shared storage and automatic server-based backup and restore for up to 25 devices (PC and Mac) in the network....

Globe Telecom is offering free Facebook access to our phone, just by calling Globe's new *143# keyword for free. No more waiting to get to the nearest internet cafe or for an available Wi-Fi signal to post, like, comment and share on Facebook. Plus by sharing Globe *143#’s FREE FACEBOOK ACCESS to your friends through Facebook, Globe is giving away prepaid loads, Nokia X3-02, Samsung Galaxy Ace and the grand prize, a Samsung Galaxy S II.Update: (02/15/12) All of the prizes are now given away except...

Alcatel unveiled today their new QWERTY Android smartphone for the upcoming Mobile World Congress called the OT-915. The Alcatel OT-915 comes with a 2.8-inch QVGA (240 x 320) display, Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, 5-megapixel camera, WiFI, FM radio and a 11.9mm thick body.There are no details about the price and availability of the device yet, but according to Electricpig, it will be available in the UK this year.Source: Electricpig nuffnang_bid = "e0759b0baab9ab692a5d3081b3f06fe...